All Obituaries

Trisha Lynn Fleming, 32, of Winter Garden, passed away Monday, June 1, 2020.  A Celebration of Life will be announced.

Thomas Pershing Griffin, 78, of Leesburg, Florida, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, after fighting a 12-year battle with cancer. Tommy was born February 11, 1942, in Birmingham, Alabama, and was raised in Little Rock, Arkansas, where he met the love of his life, Virginia.  The two were married on April 24, 1964.  Tommy loved cars, mostly the classic cars from the 50’s and 60’s, during his young years of driving.  Almost anything that...

Jack Roland Spradley, 80, of Melbourne, Florida passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2020. He is survived by his wife Mary “Joyce”; his children: Jack, Jr. and Melanie Godsey (Larry); his grandson Corey Allen (Anastasia); his nephew Mike Hammons and niece Sherry Steagall. He was predeceased in death by his parents JP and Inez Spradley and sister, Gwen Hammons Price. Jack spent his working career as an IT Professional. He worked for Martin Marietta for 26 years where he rose through...

Helen R. Montgomery, 91, of Winter Garden, passed away Friday, May 15, 2020.  A memorial service will be announced.

Colleen Buescher Martin, 94, of Winter Garden passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020.  A Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday, June 10, 2020, 11am at the Funeral Home. The service will be live streamed for those unable to attend.

Tai Ngoc Nguyen, 35, of Sanford, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2020.  He is the son of Loc Nguyen and Anh Tran.  He was born in Saigon, Vietnam on November 28, 1984. When not working as a Nail Technician, he enjoyed spending time with family, fishing, going to the beach, gardening and singing karaoke. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his spouse, Thao Nguyen; children, Tyanna and Tyden Nguyen; brother, Tuan Nguyen; and sister, Dana Nguyen. Funeral services will be...

Emilio Torres was born in Las Tablas, Jalisco, Mexico on November 4th, 1929.  His parents were Marciano and Josefina Torres.  He passed away on May 10th, 2020.  Emilio was a very hard working man, his entire life working in agriculture fields, plant nurseries and finally retiring from carpet mills in 2006.  He leaves behind his loving wife of 67 years: Maura Torres, 12 children: Ester Munguia, Alicia Munguia, Javier Torres, Virginia Ochoa, Lilia Munguia, Emilio...

Margaret Fay Cockrell, 62, of Ocoee, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2020.  She was born September 15, 1957, in Winter Garden, to the late Esker and Janie McPherson.  Margaret was getting ready to retire from Orange County Schools after many years as a Bookkeeper, PE Teacher, Receptionist and School Nurse at Dillard Street Elementary School.  While employed, she won Support Person of the Year in 2009, 2010 and 2015. When not working or spending time with her family, Margaret...

Daniel Paul Vandestreek, 43, of Winter Garden, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020.  A celebration of Daniel's life will be held Sunday, May 17, 2020, 4pm at King's Chapel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 2735 Sand Lake Road, Longwood, FL  32779.      

Dorothy L. Stauch, 100, of Winter Garden, died peacefully on April 25, 2020.  She was born in Rose, NY to the late Clarence and Ethel Converse.  Dorothy was the loving mother of Patricia Lynch and Nancy Daugherty.  She is also survived by her grandchildren, Michael (Susan) Lynch, James (Lisa) Lynch, Kristi (Jim) Eckstenkamper, Kim (Jim) Montesano, Janet (Steve) Dapper, Lori Mendelsohn, Dawn Gonzales, Tom Daugherty, and Bill Campedelli.  Dorothy also leaves 25...